December 8, 2025

Your clearance aisle find is a future paperweight

That $49 smart camera looked like a deal, until it forgot how to smart.

November 13, 2025

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The leaks you don’t see are the ones that cost you. These low-cost tools give you a heads-up before the damage hits.

November 11, 2025

5 places to find AI jobs to do at home

I’ve been really trying to help you get a handle on how you can use AI in your career.  But what if you only want a work-at-home gig? I got your back, too. It’s not all sunshine and dollar signs. Here’s what’s working and what you need to watch out for. 👩‍💼 Amanda: Kitchen Table […]

November 7, 2025

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Want to know who’s watching your driveway? I’ll walk you through the easy ways to map nearby cameras.

November 4, 2025

Find your typing spot

Find your typing spot: On Windows 11, it’s easy to lose that little blinking line when writing long documents. To make it stand out, go to Settings > Accessibility > Text cursor and toggle on Text cursor indicator. You can pick the size (3 is good) and color. And yes, it works in most apps […]

November 3, 2025

Find anything on your phone

🔍 Find anything on your phone: Stop scrolling through menus like it’s 2010. On Android, swipe up on your home screen and use the search bar at the bottom to find apps, files, settings or contacts in seconds. On iPhone, same deal. Tap the search icon at the bottom and type away.

October 30, 2025

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From hidden photo searches to one-tap contact saves, these quick hacks will make you look like a pro.

October 29, 2025

Find anything on your computer

🔎 Find anything on your computer: On macOS 26, press Command + space bar to open Spotlight search, and type what you need. You can narrow results by hovering over the search field and selecting Apps, Files, Actions or Clipboard. On Windows, press Windows key + S to do the same, and filter by Documents, […]

October 28, 2025

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If you’re flying for Thanksgiving or Christmas, don’t wait. I have the insider tricks airlines don’t tell you.

Find your receipts on iPhone

Find your receipts on iPhone: If you take photos of receipts or tickets, your iPhone automatically organizes them, so you can find them later. Open the Photos app, then tap Collections > Utilities > Receipts. Or use the search icon (the little magnifying glass) and type something like “parking receipt.” No more endless scrolling.

October 24, 2025

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You open Netflix, stare at the screen for 20 minutes, and still end up watching nothing. Let’s fix that.

October 14, 2025

Find links in Messages

🔗 Find links in Messages: Can’t find that link someone texted you? In iOS 26, open their chat, tap their name at the top, and choose the Links option. You’ll see every link they’ve shared with you. Tap one to open it, or long-press and select Show in Conversation to jump to where it was […]

September 30, 2025

Find where to stream anything

🍿 Find where to stream anything: Tired of hopping between apps just to hunt down a show? Go to JustWatch or Reelgood, type in the title, and voila, it tells you exactly where it’s playing (yes, even the free options).

September 27, 2025

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I talk to Joseph Cox, cofounder of 404 Media, who shares troubling information about airlines and your data. Then, AI “workslop” drives your coworkers crazy, and I’ll show you how to be your own data broker and make money. That’s not all: I cover the secret formula behind MrBeast’s empire.

September 22, 2025

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Stop wasting hours hunting for files. Learn how AI in Google Workspace and Microsoft Copilot can find your documents in seconds and boost your productivity.

September 11, 2025

Fresh finds for under $25

🔊 My pick: Bluetooth shower speaker (17% off) Sing in the shower (on key or not). Waterproof, wireless and with a built-in microphone for hands-free calling. Now your phone will stay high and dry. 💛 Grace & stella under-eye masks (47% off): Puffy eyes? No prob. Just put one on, and you’ll look more awake […]

September 9, 2025

Grok and ye shall find (malicious links!)

Grok and ye shall find (malicious links!): Scammers have figured out how to trick X’s Grok AI into sharing dangerous links by hiding them in places the system overlooks, making those links look “trusted” when they’re anything but. Some posts have racked up millions of views, which means bad actors get a megaphone straight to […]

September 8, 2025

Find power-hungry apps on your phone

🔋 Find power-hungry apps on your phone: On iPhone, go to Settings > Battery and check the Activity chart and Battery Usage by App. On Android, open Settings > Battery > Battery Usage to see the app list. Once you track down the main culprits, cut down their background refresh, notifications or sync times.

September 4, 2025

Find your mouse pointer on Mac

Find your mouse pointer on Mac: If the cursor keeps disappearing, go to System Settings > Accessibility > Display > Pointer. Drag the Pointer size slider to make it larger, and pick new colors for the outline or fill. Bonus: Turn on Shake mouse pointer to locate. Next time you lose it, a quick shake […]

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